United States · 1,123 miles (1,807 km)

Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,123 miles (1,807 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 61 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Louisville and Indianapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from RSW to ORD

Book RSW to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RSW to ORD with one stop

61 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via South Bend (SBN)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines and American Airlines
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  • Via Dayton (DAY)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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See all 61 in Routes

RSW to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from RSW to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Fort Myers from Chicago by plane?

Fort Myers (RSW) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,123 miles (1,807 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RSW to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does RSW to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RSW to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Fort Myers and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND), Nashville (BNA) and Orlando (MCO). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.